Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Malibu vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Hyundai Sonata

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length190.4 in
  • Height56.4 in
  • Wheelbase107.0 in
  • Curb weight3,051 lb – 3,077 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.4 in
  • Hyundai Sonata width71.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Sonata is 5.0 in shorter (190.4 in vs 185.4 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.2 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.6 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.9 in taller (56.4 in vs 55.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 7 lb heavier (3,064 lb vs 3,071 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.2 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.6 in)
  2. Length: Hyundai Sonata is 5.0 in shorter (190.4 in vs 185.4 in)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.9 in taller (56.4 in vs 55.5 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 106.3 in)
  5. Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 7 lb heavier (3,064 lb vs 3,071 lb)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet MalibuHyundai SonataDifference
Length190.4 in185.4 in5.0 in
Width69.4 in71.6 in2.2 in
Height56.4 in55.5 in0.9 in
Wheelbase107.0 in106.3 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,064 lb3,071 lb7 lb

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